ConceptMappingyourwaytoCertification

DefinitionofaConceptMap• Formalattempttoorganizeorrepresentknowledge• Typeofgraphicorganizerusedtohelporganizeand

representknowledgeofasubject.• Conceptmapsbeginwithamainidea(orconcept)andthen

branchouttoshowhowthatmainideacanbebrokendownintospecifictopics.

HowtoBuildaConceptMap• Conceptmapsaretypicallyhierarchical,withthe

subordinateconceptsstemmingfromthemainconceptoridea.Thistypeofgraphicorganizerhowever,alwaysallowschangeandnewconceptstobeadded.

BenefitsofConceptMapping• Helpingtobrainstormandgeneratenewideas• Encouragementtodiscovernewconceptsandthe

propositionsthatconnectthem• Allowstoclearlycommunicateideas,thoughtsand

information• Helpsintegratenewconceptswitholderconcepts• Enablesenhancedknowledgeofanytopicandtoevaluate

theinformation

AConceptMapforAnesthesia

Physiological,Cognitive,andBehavioralNeedsPhases ofAnesthesia Techniques General

Regional ModerateSedation MAC

TIVA ReversalAgents

ConceptsforPhysiologicalNeeds

PhysiologicalKnowledgeNeeded

NursingProcess Evidencebasedpractice Anatomy/physiologyofbodysystem

Growthanddevelopment

Pathophysiology Normal/abnormaldiagnosticvalues

Acceptabledeviationsfromnormalphysiologicstate

Co-morbidities/potentialcomplications

Physicalassessmenttechniques

Vitalsigns/hemodynamicmonitoring

Fluid/electrolytemanagement

ConceptMapforPhysiologicalNeeds

ConceptsforBehavioral/Cognitive

Patientfamilyeducation Evaluationofunderstanding Recognizeandrespectdiversity

Privacy/confidentiality Psychosocialassistance Abilitytolearn,barriers,readiness

Admission Preparationforprocedure Paincontrolmeasures

Dischargecare Medicationreconciliation Impactofexistingmedicalconditions

Measurestoassist healingprocess

Measures topreventcomplications

Behavioral/CognitiveKnowledgeNeeded

Dischargeplanning/Criteria Teachingandlearning Impactofpsychosocialissues

EBP Growth&development Compliance

Privacy/patient confidentiality Comorbidities/potentialcomplications

Comfort

Conflictresolution/mediation Painassessment&management Discharge

Regulatory,legal,ethicalguidelines

PONV/PDNV Healing

Diversity Pharmacology Anesthesia

Communicationandtechniques Surgicalprocedureinterventions Psychosocial/cognitiveassessment

Abnormalpsychological/psychiatricstates

Environmentalinfluences Specialneeds

Multidisciplinarycollaboration Alternative/adjunctivetreatments Languagebarrier,sensorylimitations,etc.

ConceptsforSafetyNeedsDeliver,documentandcommunicatecarebasedonnationalstandards

Developandimplementeffectivemultidisciplinarycare

Protectfromharmandtakepreventativemeasures

ASPANstandards Competentresponsiblecaregiver Useofprotectivesafetydevices

Applicable laws Safetransport tohome Immobility/positioning

Guidelinesandregulations Verbal/written dischargeinstructions Infectioncontrol

Prepareforsafehomeenvironment

Awarenessofprocedurallimitations Patientaccessto:

Postdischargeassessment Abilitytounderstandandcomply Referrals,pastoralcare,nutritionaleducation

Abnormalpsychological/psychiatricstates

Environmentalinfulences Specialneeds

FollowupMDvisit,followupphonecall,etc

Resourcesforcareinthehome Physical/occupational therapy

KnowledgeNeededSafetyNeeds

NursingProcess EBP Growth&development

Comorbidities Normal/abnormal responsetoprocedure

Positioning

Anesthesia ASPANStandards Environmental influences

Dischargeplanningandcriteria

Injuryprevention Infectioncontrol

Diversity Qualityandriskmanagementprinciples/guidelines